Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Meals
Uniform allowance
Paid holidays
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a long-term care facility committed to providing exceptional food service tailored to meet the unique dietary needs of its residents. This facility emphasizes safe and hygienic food preparation practices, ensuring that meals are both nutritious and appealing. As a healthcare-oriented company, the establishment operates with high standards in compliance with food safety regulations, focusing on delivering quality therapeutic and regular diets to residents, employees, and special events. The facility fosters a cooperative team environment where co-workers across different departments work closely to enhance the overall resident experience.
The role available is a Kitchen Assistant position ... Show More
The role available is a Kitchen Assistant position ... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
- six months experience in large quantity food preparation
- experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred
- six months experience in a long term care environment preferred
- must be at least 18 years of age due to federal child labor laws related to power-driven machinery
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
- six months experience in large quantity food preparation
- experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred
- six months experience in a long term care environment preferred
Job Duties
- Assist dietary aide and cook with daily responsibilities
- prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, as requested by the Culinary Manager
- prepare alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences
- prepare and/or portion food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations
- make only authorized changes to the planned menu and record the change according to established policy
- ensure that food tastes good and is served in an attractive, appetizing manner
- utilize standardized recipes to prepare menu items
- ensure that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules
- ensure proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules
- maintain proper temperature of food during preparation and service
- record temperatures of food according to established procedures
- serve resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with a planned menu, the residents’ diet orders, and food preferences
- use correct portion control utensils during preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food
- label, date, and store food properly according to established policies
- ensure refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within appropriate range
- record temperatures on logs and report discrepancies to Culinary Manager
- wash dishes and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing
- record water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs
- report water temperature or sanitizer problems to Culinary Manager timely
- keep work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service
- perform cleaning assignments according to policies using proper cleaning chemicals
- use proper infection control techniques and protective equipment
- ensure dishes and other items are available and stored properly to prevent contamination
- assist in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies
- ensure adequate food supply at all times
- report inadequate stock levels timely
- use food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste
- maintain kitchen security
- perform duties using proper safety techniques
- operate equipment according to directions
- maintain equipment clean and safe
- report equipment problems promptly
- complete tasks according to established schedules
- make recommendations to Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes, menus, food production and service, and equipment
- work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers from all departments
- interact appropriately and positively with residents, families, visitors
- ensure punctuality and regular attendance for shifts
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